The Ford F-150 remains the undisputed king of used vehicles aged 1 to 5 years, but Chevy’s Equinox manages to sneak into fourth place
- The annual iSeeCars study lists the best-selling 1-5 year-old used cars in the US.
- Trucks dominate the top three spots, while SUVs claim 65 of the top 100 positions.
- The Tesla Model 3 is still the most popular used EV, joined now by the Model Y.
Once again, American car buyers have made their preferences crystal clear: full-size trucks reign supreme in the used vehicle market. In a new study from iSeeCars, which analyzed data from over 7.7 million used vehicle sales between 2019 and 2023, trucks dominated the rankings, SUVs packed every corner of the list, and Tesla continued its steady climb toward mainstream ubiquity. If you’re surprised by any of this, you probably haven’t looked at a dealership lot in the last decade.
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At the top of the list, the Ford F-150 remains the most popular used vehicle in the United States, followed by its full-size rivals, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, closely reflecting new car sales trends. Notably, the Ram 1500 reclaimed its spot in third place this year, edging out the Chevrolet Equinox, which slipped to fourth.
Trucks Rule, But SUVs Are Everywhere
While the top three spots are firmly in the grip of America’s favorite trucks, SUVs dominate the rest of the landscape. They remain the most sought-after body style in the used market, accounting for 65 of the top 100 vehicles. Passenger cars hold a distant second, with 22 slots, while trucks take 11, and minivans (remember those?) manage just two.
Among the most popular SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox leads the pack, followed by the Nissan Rogue (7th), Ford Explorer (8th), and Toyota RAV4 (9th). For passenger cars, Toyota models are the stars, with the Camry landing in fifth place, joined by the Honda Civic (10th), Toyota Corolla (11th), and Nissan Altima (14th). The list largely reads like a greatest hits album of reliable, Japanese daily drivers.
Tesla Edges Up the Ladder
Tesla had a breakout moment in this year’s rankings. The Model 3 jumped 17 spots to land at 30th, retaining its title as the best-selling used EV. For the first time, it’s joined on the list by another EV: the Model Y, which debuted at 74th. According to Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst at iSeeCars, the growth trajectory is clear: “If Tesla models keep moving up at these rates, the Model 3 and Model Y could enter the top 20 in another year or two.”
The study also highlighted regional trends, breaking down the most popular used cars in the 50 largest US cities. The Ford F-150 took the crown in 26 metro areas, reaffirming its status as the king of all trucks. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Equinox was the most popular vehicle in six cities, and the Toyota Camry claimed top honors in four.
Notably, the Tesla Model 3 emerged as the favorite in San Francisco and Seattle, reflecting the West Coast’s ongoing love for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic made strong showings in cities like Los Angeles and Miami.
For a deeper dive, check out the full list of the top 100 most popular used cars in the U.S. from the latest iSee Cars study below.